Boks can’t afford to split squad

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Willemse ready to rock at 15

Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Captain Kolisi set for blindside shift

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus plans to field Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi and Francois Louw in the same back row at some point in the Rugby Championship. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Rassie: Brits still in Bok mix

Rassie Erasmus says veteran hooker Schalk Brits is still very much part of the Springboks’ long-term plans, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Etzebeth, Willemse in Bok squad

Eben Etzebeth has been included in the Springboks’ 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship, along with three uncapped players.

Tigers throw Wallabies a curveball

The Leicester Tigers will force Wallabies duo Matt Toomua and Tatafu Polota-Nau to return to England during the Rugby Championship.

Watch: All Blacks press conference

What All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had to say about his 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Read returns to lead All Blacks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Cheika shows Wallabies hand

Michael Cheika has included six uncapped players in the Wallabies’ 36-man squad for their Rugby Championship opener against the All Blacks on 18 August.

Ledesma confirmed as Pumas coach

Mario Ledesma has replaced Daniel Hourcade as Argentina head coach ahead of the Rugby Championship.